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abc and the war war post has romney at 48% and obama at 49%. wolf blitzer, you have a special combing on this evening, we all know that the winner in this race will be the candidate with the most electoral votes. so what do we take -- what do we kind of grasp from his national polls then? >> you know, there's certainly a possibility, similar to what happened in 2000, that one of the candidates would get a majority of the popular vote, but not necessarily the 270 you need in the electoral college to be elected president of the united states. remember in 2000, al gore got about half a million more votes than george w. bush. but he lost florida by 537 votes as all of our viewers remember, and as a result, george w. bush had enough to win the more than 270 you need to be elected president of the united states and so you could have a situation that would develop in this particular case, maybe romney would win the popular vote but obama would win the electoral college. it wouldn't be the first time and that is certainly a possibility at this point. t
abc and the war war post has romney at 48% and obama at 49%. wolf blitzer, you have a special combing on this evening, we all know that the winner in this race will be the candidate with the most electoral votes. so what do we take -- what do we kind of grasp from his national polls then? >> you know, there's certainly a possibility, similar to what happened in 2000, that one of the candidates would get a majority of the popular vote, but not necessarily the 270 you need in the electoral...
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he said obama care was a gift that mobilized hispanic and black voters. certainly not the first time romney drew fire for remarks caught on tape. this time heat is coming from his own party. republicans, among others. here's what louisiana governor bobby jindal said today on "the situation room." >> this is completely unhelpful. this is not where the republican party needs to go. look, we want -- if you want voters to like you, the first thing you've got to do is to like them first, and it's certainly not helpful to tell voters that you think their votes were bought. that's certainly not a way to show them that you respect them, you like them. we need to stop being the dumb party. we need to offer smart, conservative, intelligence ideas and policies. that's how we win elections. we don't win elections by insulting voters. >> in the wake of the election a lot of republicans, not just jindal, are doing soul searching about how they can better appeal to groups that voted for obama. romney apparently didn't get that memo. joining me now, cnn contributors and
he said obama care was a gift that mobilized hispanic and black voters. certainly not the first time romney drew fire for remarks caught on tape. this time heat is coming from his own party. republicans, among others. here's what louisiana governor bobby jindal said today on "the situation room." >> this is completely unhelpful. this is not where the republican party needs to go. look, we want -- if you want voters to like you, the first thing you've got to do is to like them...
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barack obama is winning by 30 votes. george bush lost the hispanic votes by nine points but now it's up to 30 points again. the growing groups, the spread against republicans is getting bigger. it's a double whammy. >> also the republican party does not know how to deal on the issue of gay and lesbian americans. they are not mentioned. democratic candidates at least mention the word. you never hear about it from republicans. >> they were increasingly in that position. we started this by talk about how the democrats going into this campaign had 19 states. they won five times in a row. you start talking about what john king was talking about and new states being added to that coalition and it backs really hard. >> as we wait for president obama and we anticipate him very shortly, you can see the crowd eagerly anticipating him. what do we anticipate him saying tonight? this is crucial. he knows his legacy is at stake. he wants to get things done. what happens now? >> it has nothing to do with the speech but i suspect he may
barack obama is winning by 30 votes. george bush lost the hispanic votes by nine points but now it's up to 30 points again. the growing groups, the spread against republicans is getting bigger. it's a double whammy. >> also the republican party does not know how to deal on the issue of gay and lesbian americans. they are not mentioned. democratic candidates at least mention the word. you never hear about it from republicans. >> they were increasingly in that position. we started...
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they say obama is good for israel. quote, the outcome of the elections will be determined by the voter's decision as to which of the two candidates are better for america. but if any of them are vacillating whether hob has been a good president for israel, the answer is question. kind words by a big paper but the endorsement is expected to have little effect on the voters here. >> the u.s. >>> and in president obama's sprint to head a toss-up uks he made a stop in wisconsin where he urged supporters to stick with him even if they sometimes have a difference of opinion. >> you may not agree with every decision i've made. sometimes you may have been frustrated by the pace of change, but you know where i stand. you know what i believe. you know i mean what i say. and i say what i mean. the poll shows him with a seven-point lead other romney there. >>> a new abc news "washington post" poll came out just after midnight. you see it there. it shows likely voters evenly split 48%-48%. if voters were asked if they had a favorab
they say obama is good for israel. quote, the outcome of the elections will be determined by the voter's decision as to which of the two candidates are better for america. but if any of them are vacillating whether hob has been a good president for israel, the answer is question. kind words by a big paper but the endorsement is expected to have little effect on the voters here. >> the u.s. >>> and in president obama's sprint to head a toss-up uks he made a stop in wisconsin where...
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president obama said he will do that and i trust he is trying to do that. i think that's where we should be putting our attention, especially this week. >> a final question to you. is it possible that we may never know why certain crucial pieces of information that were known to some people very early on were not shared with the american public? that we'll never know whether there was a concerted decision and who made it? >> well, that would be a shame. it would be a problem, a travesty. and i think this is why congress really needs to dig into this. certainly the families of those who lost their lives bravely defending the american sovereignty and american interests deserve those answers and i think we should come to some sort of conclusion on that. >> thanks very much to both of you. we appreciate you men being on together again. >>> gas line have been growing all around the areas of sandy's wrath. there's no shortage and we'll tell you why. lately. but things are starting to turn around because of business people like you. and regions is here to help. wi
president obama said he will do that and i trust he is trying to do that. i think that's where we should be putting our attention, especially this week. >> a final question to you. is it possible that we may never know why certain crucial pieces of information that were known to some people very early on were not shared with the american public? that we'll never know whether there was a concerted decision and who made it? >> well, that would be a shame. it would be a problem, a...
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. >> barack obama, president-elect of the united states. >>> right now, barack obama and mitt romney, they are trying to close the deal with voters in battleground states. >> stand by for our last presidential poll as we count down the crucial hours until election day. >> the final frantic race for president before voters have their say. mitt romney and barack obama ending a close campaign. fighting for every vote until the bitter end. >> we know what change looks like. and what he's offering ain't it. >> this our, our last presidential poll before election day. the candidate's 11th hour game plan, and the possibility of a stunning cliffhanger. >> this is the time to elect a leader. >> i would like to win this thing earlier than later. >> now, cnn's countdown to election day. the fight for the presidency, the battle for congress, pane t and the issues dividing the nation. >> i still believe in you. if you still believe in me, i'm asking for your vote. >> i need you to find people that will join our cause. >> it's your vote, your future, your country, your choice. >>> we're down to les
. >> barack obama, president-elect of the united states. >>> right now, barack obama and mitt romney, they are trying to close the deal with voters in battleground states. >> stand by for our last presidential poll as we count down the crucial hours until election day. >> the final frantic race for president before voters have their say. mitt romney and barack obama ending a close campaign. fighting for every vote until the bitter end. >> we know what change...
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i trust president obama is trying to do that. that's where we should be putting our attention, especially this week. >> peter, a final question to you. is it possible we may never know why certain crucial pieces of information known to some people, very early on, were not shared with the american public? that we'll never know when there was a concerted decision and who made it? >> that would be a shame it would be a problem, be a travesty and, i think this is why congress really needs to dig into this. we deserve answers, certainly the families of those who lost lives bravely defending american sov erbity and interest certainly deserve those answers and that should be -- we should come to some sort of conclusion on that. >> thank you. we appreciate both of you being on together again. >>> gas lines growing all around the area of sandy's wrath. but no shortage and we'll tell you why, next. ressive customers. i plugged in snapshot, and 30 days later, i was saving big on car insurance. with snapshot, i knew what i could save before
i trust president obama is trying to do that. that's where we should be putting our attention, especially this week. >> peter, a final question to you. is it possible we may never know why certain crucial pieces of information known to some people, very early on, were not shared with the american public? that we'll never know when there was a concerted decision and who made it? >> that would be a shame it would be a problem, be a travesty and, i think this is why congress really...
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he also wants to get rid of obama care, repeal obama care. says he will keep the most popular part bus by and large, the rest of at the just wants to chuck out. he, too, could face that supreme court seat. big difference though. big difference. if a liberal justice goes away, woe probably want to put a more conservative justice in that seat. that would change the balance of the court and, wolf, it would probably affect the types of rulings that we would see coming out of that court if president romney were in charge. wolf? >> tom, a lot of experts believe the house will remain in the hands of the republicans, but what about the balance of power in the senate? >> well, wolf, the simple truth is getting any of this done for either of these men will depend largely on what happens in this chamber. the democrats obviously could hold their advantage. the republicans might be able to pick up those three blue seats back there, in which case, you would have a tie here and any 50/50 vote would have to be decided by the vice president, either joe biden
he also wants to get rid of obama care, repeal obama care. says he will keep the most popular part bus by and large, the rest of at the just wants to chuck out. he, too, could face that supreme court seat. big difference though. big difference. if a liberal justice goes away, woe probably want to put a more conservative justice in that seat. that would change the balance of the court and, wolf, it would probably affect the types of rulings that we would see coming out of that court if president...
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now obama care is here to stay. sure a single illness won't wipe out your life savings, but at what cost? a lower one. and now you'll have to wait for hours in line for medical care instead of immediately not getting any. >> but this five-minute segment from last night's fox news election coverage taken at the precise moment that their own in-house election return research squad announced that ohio and thus the presidency would be awarded to barack obama, i believe this piece of footage will unlike us live forever. >> do you believe that ohio has been settled? >> no, i don't. look, if we are calling this on the basis of 74% of the vote being in and when 77% is in secretary of state website i got the director of the ohio campaign for romney on the other end of the line refreshing the page every few seconds. >> go on. >> it's going to be a republican victory. this is a historic republican county. their target is 64. they're at 59 with basically the early vote counted. it's going to continue to edge up. big swatches of
now obama care is here to stay. sure a single illness won't wipe out your life savings, but at what cost? a lower one. and now you'll have to wait for hours in line for medical care instead of immediately not getting any. >> but this five-minute segment from last night's fox news election coverage taken at the precise moment that their own in-house election return research squad announced that ohio and thus the presidency would be awarded to barack obama, i believe this piece of footage...
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it's president obama says it. the european union says it. the quartet says it. there's no alternative to direct talks. >> ambassador oren, appreciate your time. thank you very much for being on the program. >> thank you. >>> joined now again by fuad, ann marie slaughter from princeton university, cnn contributor and jill dougherty. ann marie slaughter, you heard about what the ambassador is saying. is it as simple as that? is it as simple as israel says they're willing to talk and settlements aren't an issue? >> no, and above all, it's just not as simple as saying hamas is a terrorist organization and they have to stop. hamas is being strengthened by this. israel of all nations should understand the symbolism of david versus goliath. this is the more they act and the more casualties there are, the more destruction there is in gaza, they have done this repeatedly and they themselves understand that this is only a temporary solution. so there has to be a negotiation and the most positive thing we've heard tonight, anderson, is really everything could be back in pl
it's president obama says it. the european union says it. the quartet says it. there's no alternative to direct talks. >> ambassador oren, appreciate your time. thank you very much for being on the program. >> thank you. >>> joined now again by fuad, ann marie slaughter from princeton university, cnn contributor and jill dougherty. ann marie slaughter, you heard about what the ambassador is saying. is it as simple as that? is it as simple as israel says they're willing to...
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romney or obama? >> the overriding thought is would help president obama. however, the democratic governor of the state of colorado has even said that he's not in favor of it, has failed to endorse. the truth is, this policy would put the state of colorado, my home state to the left of the country, the netherlands, when it comes to marijuana policy. this isn't decriminalizing. this is making use legal for personal purposes and then regulating a private sector market for marijuana. so this is an extremely progressive law and, you know, the jury is out. we'll see what happened. while it is polling a few points ahead, generally -- they're going to have to be leading by six or seven points by election day to get them over the edge when it comes tomorrow. we'll see how they do. >> we'll move from marijuana, want to get to same sex marriage. look at the map. four states have same sex marriage on the ballot tomorrow. washington, maryland, minnesota, maine. with maine possibly representing the biggest turn around here on how same sex marriage is viewed three years
romney or obama? >> the overriding thought is would help president obama. however, the democratic governor of the state of colorado has even said that he's not in favor of it, has failed to endorse. the truth is, this policy would put the state of colorado, my home state to the left of the country, the netherlands, when it comes to marijuana policy. this isn't decriminalizing. this is making use legal for personal purposes and then regulating a private sector market for marijuana. so this...
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the margin between mccain and obama four years ago where obama won easily was only 260,000. so here, where we're expecting a much closer race, you know, you do the math, those ballots could determine the difference. >> yeah. jeff, thanks. more on our panel ahead. >> we'll be watching. [ male announcer ] when a major hospital wanted to provide better employee benefits while balancing the company's bottom line, their very first word was... [ to the tune of "lullaby and good night" ] ♪ af-lac ♪ aflac [ male announcer ] find out more at... [ duck ] aflac! [ male announcer ] ...forbusiness.com. [ yawning sound ] yeah, i'm walking in right now. chilean granite... chilean granite... so, how's it in person? i should send you a picture. floor to ceiling bookshelves... floor to ceiling bookshelves... original windows... original windows... and this... is that a... fireplace face -- yes, yes it is. fireplace shaped like a face. i know right! [ male announcer ] only at&t's network lets you talk and surf at the same time on your iphone 5. rethink possible. >>> take a look at voting i
the margin between mccain and obama four years ago where obama won easily was only 260,000. so here, where we're expecting a much closer race, you know, you do the math, those ballots could determine the difference. >> yeah. jeff, thanks. more on our panel ahead. >> we'll be watching. [ male announcer ] when a major hospital wanted to provide better employee benefits while balancing the company's bottom line, their very first word was... [ to the tune of "lullaby and good...
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they're going for president obama. if you're getting 55% among the biggest chunk, you are well on your path to victory. let's move it over. go through the battleground states. you start getting -- swing states, he's winning in then you come over here, this is the mother of all battlegrounds, welcome back from columbus. 2% of the electorate in ohio are women. 55%. the combination of the diversity obama coalition. you add it up, simple math. as every as bill clinton said, sometimes it's just arithmetic. >> in that speech. there was another area that was traditionally republican, but it shifted. the suburbs. >> we'll do a little -- turn this up. if you look at this close presidential election, 2004, post presidential elections in american politics won the suburbs. this is the 2000 election. you see bush winning in the denver suburbs. the president wins, the democrats win in downtown. that's senator kerry in that year. but now, 2012. it's blue. in the key swing states, the democrats dominate in the suburbs. back over to oh
they're going for president obama. if you're getting 55% among the biggest chunk, you are well on your path to victory. let's move it over. go through the battleground states. you start getting -- swing states, he's winning in then you come over here, this is the mother of all battlegrounds, welcome back from columbus. 2% of the electorate in ohio are women. 55%. the combination of the diversity obama coalition. you add it up, simple math. as every as bill clinton said, sometimes it's just...
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if obama won, they had this one. if romney one, it would have been this one. >> some reaction from around the world this morning. it's proof that we were gloued to our television sets last night, watching the election returns. you can bet they were gloued at homes around the world as well, including the homes of world leaders. i'm joined now by cnn's christiane amanpour. what are you hearing from these world leaders this morning? >> you can see from our reporters around the world how popular president obama is around the world. and he has been for a long, long time. in europe, particularly, and in so many other parts. although his popularity has plummeted somewhat in the muslim world. they like stability and continuity. they've had a relationship with president obama for the past four years. in so many of the tweeted congratulations of the official congratulations through official channels that they're very pleased to be able to continue working with him. i will say, however, that many observers did look very closely
if obama won, they had this one. if romney one, it would have been this one. >> some reaction from around the world this morning. it's proof that we were gloued to our television sets last night, watching the election returns. you can bet they were gloued at homes around the world as well, including the homes of world leaders. i'm joined now by cnn's christiane amanpour. what are you hearing from these world leaders this morning? >> you can see from our reporters around the world...
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barack obama 38%. republicans are simply not doing well. when i started to talk about this before it's that the percentage of the latino vote is going up in those states. >> as i talked to latinos, the insight that i got was that latinos were scared. you know, it wasn't the economy and -- they were scared of the republican party, and i think fear is what did us in. people were scared of people like todd akin kin. they were scared of richard murdock. they were scared of the anti-immigration talk. it's almost as if we're living in the past. >> i want you to listen to mitt romney himself during the republican primary. you were at this debate, i believe, governor, where he was talking about the latinos and immigration. >> then they're going to find they can't get work here, and if people don't get work here, they're going to self-deport to a place they can get work. >> self-deport is not the kind of term that is -- when you talk about the tone that draws people in. >> they need to know we care and we care about immigration. >> you believe we ar
barack obama 38%. republicans are simply not doing well. when i started to talk about this before it's that the percentage of the latino vote is going up in those states. >> as i talked to latinos, the insight that i got was that latinos were scared. you know, it wasn't the economy and -- they were scared of the republican party, and i think fear is what did us in. people were scared of people like todd akin kin. they were scared of richard murdock. they were scared of the...
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what the governor and president obama saw tonight add they toured the state of new jersey. ally bank. why they're always there to talk. i love you, james. don't you love me? i'm a robot. i know. i know you're a robot! but there's more in you than just circuits and wires! uhhh. (cries) a machine can't give you what a person can. that's why ally has knowledgeable people there for you, night and day. ally bank. your money needs an ally. i'm an expert on softball. and tea parties. i'll have more awkward conversations than i'm equipped for because i'm raising two girls on my own. i'll worry about the economy more than a few times before they're grown. but it's for them, so i've found a way. who matters most to you says the most about you. massmutual is owned by our policyholders so they matter most to us. massmutual. we'll help you get there. begins with back pain and a choice. take advil, and maybe have to take up to four in a day. or take aleve, which can relieve pain all day with just two pills. good eye. >>> welcome back we are in hoboken, new jersey. the water has receded a
what the governor and president obama saw tonight add they toured the state of new jersey. ally bank. why they're always there to talk. i love you, james. don't you love me? i'm a robot. i know. i know you're a robot! but there's more in you than just circuits and wires! uhhh. (cries) a machine can't give you what a person can. that's why ally has knowledgeable people there for you, night and day. ally bank. your money needs an ally. i'm an expert on softball. and tea parties. i'll have more...
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will it be barack obama? >> we know what we want to do works. we know what they want to do doesn't work. >> or mitt romney? >> he's offering excuses. i've got a plan. >> this presidential contest could be a squeaker until the end. >> we're going to win with your help. >> we'll win this election. >> we're live across the country in the swing states. >> hope and change has become anger, frustration, divide and cones conquer. >> the fight for the presidency, the battle for congress, and the issues dividing the nation. >> i still believe in you. if you still believe in me, i'm asking for your vote. >> i need you to find people to come join our cause. >> it's your vote, your future, your country, your choice. >>> we want to welcome our viewers in the united states and around the world. i'm wolf blitzer, you're in the situation room. we're counting down to the first poll closings in just two hours. our correspondents are stationed across the country and in all the key battleground states following the candidates and the voters. some of whom are waitin
will it be barack obama? >> we know what we want to do works. we know what they want to do doesn't work. >> or mitt romney? >> he's offering excuses. i've got a plan. >> this presidential contest could be a squeaker until the end. >> we're going to win with your help. >> we'll win this election. >> we're live across the country in the swing states. >> hope and change has become anger, frustration, divide and cones conquer. >> the fight for...
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>> our president, barack obama! >> tonight, barack obama and mitt romney battle for the highest offices in land, knowing a handful of swing states will be the ultimate deciders. >> ohio, you're going to make it happen! >> that's what's at stake, new hampshire! >> colorado is at the cusp of the battleground states. >> together we can win florida! >> a contest that's been close for months, in a nation divided between red and blue. we don't know who will win -- >> we need to make sure that we win this one. it counts. >> or how soon the outcome will be clear. >> are you fired up?! >> fired up! >> are you ready to go! w, cnn's coverage of election night in america, the fight for the presidency, the battle for congress, and the issues dividing the nation. >> do you want more of the same or do you want change? >> change! >> i'm not ready to give up on the fight! >> the polls are open, the nation is watching, and history is in the making, right now. >>> it's all in the hands of the voters right now. you're looking at a live
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he was there at barack obama's first inauguration. will he be there again? we're talking politics, same sex marriage and the "two and a half men" star whose christian conversion has him attacking his own show. this is "piers morgan tonight." >>> good evening. our big story tonight, countdown to financial doomsday, the fiscal cliff and the clock is ticking. 35 days left before this massive sweeping tax hike. america's now at the mercy of washington, hoping that both sides can end the fighting and make a deal. anti-tax champion grover norquist last night told me he's keeping republicans to the no tax increase pledge they made decades ago. but should his party back away from that promise? joining me in his first interview since the election, reince priebus, chairman of the republican national committee. welcome back, mr. priebus. how are you? >> doing great, piers. how are you? >> you have been keeping your head below the paraput since the shellacking you guys took in the election. what is your reaction to the pretty poor defeat? >> well, i think that we got to
he was there at barack obama's first inauguration. will he be there again? we're talking politics, same sex marriage and the "two and a half men" star whose christian conversion has him attacking his own show. this is "piers morgan tonight." >>> good evening. our big story tonight, countdown to financial doomsday, the fiscal cliff and the clock is ticking. 35 days left before this massive sweeping tax hike. america's now at the mercy of washington, hoping that both...
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barack obama, 157. a lot of yellow states still out there those yellow states are states we have not been able to make projections. we're getting ready for more projections, though, at the top of the hour. anderson. >> watching a slew of battleground states too close to call. and polls close soon on the west coast. biggest electoral prize of the night, california, on the line. a lot of drama. we'll take you to the behind the scenes action ahead. when you take a closer look... ...at the best schools in the world... ...you see they all have something very interesting in common. they have teachers... ...with a deeper knowledge of their subjects. as a result, their students achieve at a higher level. let's develop more stars in education. let's invest in our teachers... ...so they can inspire our students. let's solve this. dad vo: ok, time for bed, kiddo. lights out. ♪ (sirens) (train horn) ♪ vo: wherever our trains go, the economy comes to life. norfolk southern. one line, infinite possibilities. perf
barack obama, 157. a lot of yellow states still out there those yellow states are states we have not been able to make projections. we're getting ready for more projections, though, at the top of the hour. anderson. >> watching a slew of battleground states too close to call. and polls close soon on the west coast. biggest electoral prize of the night, california, on the line. a lot of drama. we'll take you to the behind the scenes action ahead. when you take a closer look... ...at the...
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. >> our cnn orc poll shows obama at 50 and romney at 48. we begin with one of the hardest hit areas from hurricane sandy, staten island where the death toll continues to rise. with me now is the assemblywoman of new york nicole malliotakis and another resident of staten island, anthony, who rescued his brother from the storm. welcome to you both. >> thank you very much. >> let me start with you, if i may, assemblywoman. this is what the staten island president james molinaro said about the red cross response. he said it's an absolute disgrace. he said he was so infuriated and outraged by the lack of help that you've been receiving. do you endorse what he said? >> well, i think it was a sentiment of frustration this morning because we hadn't had seen a real response here in staten island but we had our senators out here today and i can say that the red cross is on the grounds right now. we have them at certain locations. giving food, giving water. and also our community has been out there collecting donated goods and distributing them out in
. >> our cnn orc poll shows obama at 50 and romney at 48. we begin with one of the hardest hit areas from hurricane sandy, staten island where the death toll continues to rise. with me now is the assemblywoman of new york nicole malliotakis and another resident of staten island, anthony, who rescued his brother from the storm. welcome to you both. >> thank you very much. >> let me start with you, if i may, assemblywoman. this is what the staten island president james molinaro...
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you look at what the democrats did, look at what president obama did. they looked at five, six, seven, eight different issues in terms of being able to put together their coalition which was a winning coalition. the republican party often only says one or two things. they say lower taxes, smaller government. okay, but inside of that, you still have to talk to people and i've made this point and republicans get mad at me when i say they're scared of black folks, scared to talk to them. you look at the republican debate, when the question was asked what would you do to attract latinos to the party and they all talked about building a wall. they have to actually sit down, communicate with people and say what are you concerned about. what are your concerns, what are your issues, and not just a top down philosophy. if so, they will keep losing. >> so here's what they're trying to do. 2016's already started for all intents and purposes, from the republican side. so here's republicans trying to do a little bit of what you and roland are talking about. here's t
you look at what the democrats did, look at what president obama did. they looked at five, six, seven, eight different issues in terms of being able to put together their coalition which was a winning coalition. the republican party often only says one or two things. they say lower taxes, smaller government. okay, but inside of that, you still have to talk to people and i've made this point and republicans get mad at me when i say they're scared of black folks, scared to talk to them. you look...
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president obama doesn't. he's been campaigning on small ideas and petty attacks and he's encouraging his voters to get out for revenge. governor romney is encouraging our voters to get out for love of country. he wants to bring people together -- >> can we just avoid the talking points at this point? we're one day before the election. john asked a very specific question about iowa. if you want to answer, that would be great. >> well, they're not talking points, anderson. i would disagree with that. this is exactly what the campaign is going to come down to. it's what this message is going to come down to, whether we want four more years of the last four years -- >> you don't want to talk about iowa? >> what's your question about iowa? >> john? >> the question was republicans have come up to parity in registration yet the president, i can show you the numbers if you want, this is one of those midwestern states that despite all the activity in the campaigns, the president has managed somehow to keep usually it'
president obama doesn't. he's been campaigning on small ideas and petty attacks and he's encouraging his voters to get out for revenge. governor romney is encouraging our voters to get out for love of country. he wants to bring people together -- >> can we just avoid the talking points at this point? we're one day before the election. john asked a very specific question about iowa. if you want to answer, that would be great. >> well, they're not talking points, anderson. i would...
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if obama is winning those counties like fairfax and loudon, it's a very good sign for obama. if he wins virginia, it's a very difficult road for romney. this is the state i would watch tonight, to know which way this thing is going to go. >> is the storm, governor, having an impact on voting in your state? i know that there have been some problems. are you worried it goes to the next level, which is legal challenges? >> no, soledad, i'm not. we were very blessed compared to new york and new jersey. we got a glancing blow. our people were very resolute. we extended absentee voting hours last week to give people extra time for that. there's no problem at the polling places. today, power was restored almost within two days. we're in good shape. people the last five days, after the campaign being frozen, have been able to focus back again on jobs and the economy and the top issues that they care about. and i think that's good. it's a normal campaign mode. and i think they're focused on jobs and the economy means governor romney wins virginia today. >> bob mcdonnell, thank you. ap
if obama is winning those counties like fairfax and loudon, it's a very good sign for obama. if he wins virginia, it's a very difficult road for romney. this is the state i would watch tonight, to know which way this thing is going to go. >> is the storm, governor, having an impact on voting in your state? i know that there have been some problems. are you worried it goes to the next level, which is legal challenges? >> no, soledad, i'm not. we were very blessed compared to new york...
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leave as one of the most popular members of the obama administration. clinton talks about how she's been in the political spotlight for 20 years. and she wants her life back. fair enough. says she wants to sleep, relax. okay. but what about after that? while hillary clinton has repeatedly said she won't run for president again, this is the same woman who says politics is in her dna. she is after all a clinton. and with a resume that includes secretary of state, senator, first lady, well, a democratic nomination is probably hers for the taking if she wants it. vice president joe biden's keeping the door open to a possible 2016 presidential run although he recently acknowledged it might depend on the economy. a memo to the vice president might also depend on hillary clinton. here's the question, is hillary clinton the answer? go to cnn.com/caffertyfile or go to our post on "the situation room" facebook page. never too early to start speculation. >> special for those of us who are political news junkies. i've been saying for a while no inside information.
leave as one of the most popular members of the obama administration. clinton talks about how she's been in the political spotlight for 20 years. and she wants her life back. fair enough. says she wants to sleep, relax. okay. but what about after that? while hillary clinton has repeatedly said she won't run for president again, this is the same woman who says politics is in her dna. she is after all a clinton. and with a resume that includes secretary of state, senator, first lady, well, a...
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cnn projects that president obama won the sunshine state and its 29 electoral votes. vote totals were updated just before today's noon deadline. it increases president obama's electoral vote total 332. 270 are needed to win the white house. >>> new details in the surprise resignation of david petraeus because of an affair. u.s. official says the affair came to light because of an e-mail investigation by the fbi sparked by a complaint of harassing e-mails alleged willie sent by petraeus' biographer. she spent months in afghanistan interviewing petraeus for the book. >>> to the recovery in superstorm sandy, nearly two weeks after the storm, frustration is boiling over. >> can't get lights on for my kids. i can't get power, heat, garbage pickup? >> more than 280,000 people across the region are still without power. nj will ew jersey's governor ch christie expects power to be back statewide by tonight. he says life will be back for most of new jersey come sunday. >>> top-ranked alabama lost the tonight 29-24 to 15th ranked texas a&m. an interception at the goal line in th
cnn projects that president obama won the sunshine state and its 29 electoral votes. vote totals were updated just before today's noon deadline. it increases president obama's electoral vote total 332. 270 are needed to win the white house. >>> new details in the surprise resignation of david petraeus because of an affair. u.s. official says the affair came to light because of an e-mail investigation by the fbi sparked by a complaint of harassing e-mails alleged willie sent by...
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barack obama re-elected. not much change. how can we expect the washington machine, many consider fractured if not paralyzed to get things done? the speaker boehner, mr. president, let's get some stuff going here, but how much of the responsibility lies with him? with speaker boehner, do you think? >> people want cooperation on both sides. the issue at hand will be the fiscal cliff and our budgetary situation. the president's put a proposal forward. it's incumbent on the speaker to say, what they would be willing to do and not simply say, it's not our responsibility. i think people expect everyone to live up to their responsibilities. and one thing that is clear as i moved around the country with the president is that they're hungry for that kind of cooperation. i hope that coming out of this election people will come with a renewed sense of cooperation. because it will take that to solve problems. let me just say one other thing, though, you mentioned that not much has changed. actually what is interesting is you have these
barack obama re-elected. not much change. how can we expect the washington machine, many consider fractured if not paralyzed to get things done? the speaker boehner, mr. president, let's get some stuff going here, but how much of the responsibility lies with him? with speaker boehner, do you think? >> people want cooperation on both sides. the issue at hand will be the fiscal cliff and our budgetary situation. the president's put a proposal forward. it's incumbent on the speaker to say,...
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and this is what obama has not done. now, he's basically operating as an outlier now. you asked about our criticism, it's couched in the context of 120 years of history. we started in 1900, we end now. it's a lot. and we start -- we mentioned woodrow wilson, world war ii, saying america is the savior of the world. we show that this mission to be a global policeman starts a long time ago. but it grows dangerous after the atomic bomb in 1945. >> it's a fascinating project. thoroughly enjoy the book. it's a riveting history lesson. you bring this stuff to life. i commend you. >> thank you. >> the unhold history of the united states is on showtime. the book is available now. we'll be right back. [ male announcer ] you build a reputation by not breaking down. consider the silverado 1500 -- still the most dependable, longest-lasting full-size pickups on the road. and now we've also been recognized for lowest total cost of ownership -- based on important things, like depreciation, fuel, and maintenance costs. and now when you come in, you can trade up to get a total value of
and this is what obama has not done. now, he's basically operating as an outlier now. you asked about our criticism, it's couched in the context of 120 years of history. we started in 1900, we end now. it's a lot. and we start -- we mentioned woodrow wilson, world war ii, saying america is the savior of the world. we show that this mission to be a global policeman starts a long time ago. but it grows dangerous after the atomic bomb in 1945. >> it's a fascinating project. thoroughly enjoy...
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and this is what obama has not done. now, he's basically operating as an outlier now. you asked about our criticism, it's couched in the context of 120 years of history. we started in 1900, we end now. it's a lot. and we start -- we mentioned woodrow wilson, world war ii, saying america is the savior of the world. we show that this mission to be a global policeman starts a long time ago. but it grows dangerous after the atomic bomb in 1945. >> it's a fascinating project. thoroughly enjoy the book. it's a riveting history lesson. you bring this stuff to life. i commend you. >> thank you. >> the unhold history of the united states is on showtime. the book is available now. we'll be right back. i have a cold, and i took nyquil, but i'm still stubbed up. [ male announcer ] truth is, nyquil doesn't unstuff your nose. what? [ male announcer ] alka-seltzer plus liquid gels speeds relief to your worst cold symptoms plus has a decongestant for your stuffy nose. thanks. that's the cold truth! so i brought it to mike at meineke. we gave her car a free road handling check. i like
and this is what obama has not done. now, he's basically operating as an outlier now. you asked about our criticism, it's couched in the context of 120 years of history. we started in 1900, we end now. it's a lot. and we start -- we mentioned woodrow wilson, world war ii, saying america is the savior of the world. we show that this mission to be a global policeman starts a long time ago. but it grows dangerous after the atomic bomb in 1945. >> it's a fascinating project. thoroughly enjoy...
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and this is what obama has not done. now, he's basically operating as an outlier now. you asked about our criticism, it's couched in the context of 120 years of history. we started in 1900, we end now. it's a lot. and we start -- we mentioned woodrow wilson, world war ii, saying america is the savior of the world. we show that this mission to be a global policeman starts a long time ago. but it grows dangerous after the atomic bomb in 1945. >> it's a fascinating project. thoroughly enjoy the book. it's a riveting history lesson. you bring this stuff to life. i commend you. >> thank you. >> the unhold history of the united states is on showtime. the book is available now. we'll be right back. >> announcer: you never know when, but thieves can steal your identity and turn your life upside down. >> hi. >> hi. you know, i can save you 15% today if you open up a charge card account with us. >> you just read my mind. >> announcer: just one little piece of information and they can open bogus accounts, stealing your credit, your money and ruining your reputation. that's why yo
and this is what obama has not done. now, he's basically operating as an outlier now. you asked about our criticism, it's couched in the context of 120 years of history. we started in 1900, we end now. it's a lot. and we start -- we mentioned woodrow wilson, world war ii, saying america is the savior of the world. we show that this mission to be a global policeman starts a long time ago. but it grows dangerous after the atomic bomb in 1945. >> it's a fascinating project. thoroughly enjoy...
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and now talking about himself, barack obama, president obama as a leader who unites people. brings people together. and is now going back to the message of change from 2008, saying not talking about changing washington, but bringing americans' voices into washington and talking about himself as a unifier, clearly a mantle he is picking up in the wake of his leadership role in the role he's taken after superstorm sandy. >> it's amazing. the twist and turns this race has taken, i guess every presidential race does in the final days. a new polling out from colorado, still a very tight race there. what does it mean for next tuesday? what do the number show? >> the numbers in colorado show 50-48 for the president. that's a statistical tie. this is a state that is going down right to the very end. you can tell that when you're here. the early voting. this is one of the places republicans have even a slight advantage. that's not the case in any of the other voting states. if you look at colorado, nevada, then to the midwest. you would have to say in the public polling, the presiden
and now talking about himself, barack obama, president obama as a leader who unites people. brings people together. and is now going back to the message of change from 2008, saying not talking about changing washington, but bringing americans' voices into washington and talking about himself as a unifier, clearly a mantle he is picking up in the wake of his leadership role in the role he's taken after superstorm sandy. >> it's amazing. the twist and turns this race has taken, i guess...
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they'd have to go to the obama exchanges and with low incomes and get subsidies there to buy private insurance which probably in the end would be more expensive than medicare, so actually, you would just move from here to here and you might even increase the deficit. >> interesting point, but i still find it a little bit hard to believe. when you say we don't have to make substantive change to a program that's going to consume all of our federal spending if we keep going the way we're going, we do need to make substantial changes. it's going to hurt. >> i didn't say that. i'm part of the quality health care coalition. we want to move to out space medicine. we want every state to be as efficient as my state and 16 other states who provide care at about the third of the cost of florida and fourth of the cost of new york. we need to rationalize the system across the country and go to those states that are wasting a bumpbl of money and make them more efficient providers. we need to negotiate the prescription drug prices saving a quarter of a trillion dollars and you know, we need to reig
they'd have to go to the obama exchanges and with low incomes and get subsidies there to buy private insurance which probably in the end would be more expensive than medicare, so actually, you would just move from here to here and you might even increase the deficit. >> interesting point, but i still find it a little bit hard to believe. when you say we don't have to make substantive change to a program that's going to consume all of our federal spending if we keep going the way we're...
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obama will get all night. take a break and come back and talk about one of the real flash points in the election, the auto industry. could it cost romney the election, which would be a great irony? jack, you're a little boring. boring. boring. [ jack ] after lauren broke up with me, i went to the citi private pass page and decided to be...not boring. that's how i met marilyn... giada... really good. yes! [ jack ] ...and alicia. ♪ this girl is on fire [ male announcer ] use any citi® card to get the benefits of private pass. more concerts. more events. more experiences. [ jack ] hey, who's boring now? [ male announcer ] get more access with a citi card. [ crowd cheering, mouse clicks ] stay top of mind with customers? from deals that bring them in with an offer... to social media promotions that turn fans into customers... to events that engage and create buzz... to e-mails that keep loyal customers coming back, our easy-to-use tools will keep you in front of your customers. see what's right for you at const
obama will get all night. take a break and come back and talk about one of the real flash points in the election, the auto industry. could it cost romney the election, which would be a great irony? jack, you're a little boring. boring. boring. [ jack ] after lauren broke up with me, i went to the citi private pass page and decided to be...not boring. that's how i met marilyn... giada... really good. yes! [ jack ] ...and alicia. ♪ this girl is on fire [ male announcer ] use any citi® card to...
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. >> and, suzanne, we don't know how long the fbi was investigating, do we know if the obama administration knew about this before the election? >> no, but wouldn't we all love to know the answer to that. that really is a burning question. just days after the election, something like this comes out. clearly something like this had been going on for a while. it wasn't -- you know, it's not likely that a couple of days after the election, general petraeus had a crisis of conscience and decided this is the time now for me to come clean on everything. which also makes you wonder, did other people know about this? was there the possibility they could have used this against him or to black mail him in any way? that would have spoken directly to his ability to protect secrets as well. lots of unanswered questions. more will be coming out in the coming days. >> the other questions, did the administration, if they knew about it decide not to let this be announced before the i election because they didn't want to do anything that would impact the election? does that raise security concerns. fran, cnn
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now obama is up one. in pennsylvania, obama was up three in the early exits. now he's up five. we have to wait and see. there are some actual results coming in that are not actually in accord with the exits. we still have to wait and see. we are still early in the evening but i thought in terms of where the exits are, that's a striking change. >> in terms of where our polling has been throughout this entire campaign, if you look at the early exits and again with the caveat that it's early, on issues and the questions that divide the country, it's very, very much in keeping with what we were seeing during the campaign with president obama doing much better with people who think he cares about their problems. mitt romney doing much better with people who think that government does too much and by the way, a majority of people in this country do believe that government does too much. >> we're very closely watching these numbers. let's check back in with wolf. >> every vote counts in this election. polls close in arkansas just a matter of a few minutes. in florida, the ballots are
now obama is up one. in pennsylvania, obama was up three in the early exits. now he's up five. we have to wait and see. there are some actual results coming in that are not actually in accord with the exits. we still have to wait and see. we are still early in the evening but i thought in terms of where the exits are, that's a striking change. >> in terms of where our polling has been throughout this entire campaign, if you look at the early exits and again with the caveat that it's...
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barack obama was supposed to be a one term president. >> liberty, yes. obama care, no. liberty, yes. obama care, no. >> reporter: a primary mission of the tea party, get the government out of people's lives. there was even an african-american led chapter in south-central l.a. complete with a sign at one rally that read tea party supports mlk's dream. >> i see today that fidel castro likes obama care but we don't like obama care. doesn't that kind of tell you something? >> reporter: there was a lot of passion but also problems. there was christine o'donnell running for senate in delaware. years earlier, she had told bill maher she had dabbled in witchcraft and she delivered this line in a political ad. >> i'm not a witch. >> reporter: not only did she lose but some say this was an early sign of problems the gop would later have with untested tea party candidates. there were many other notable tea partiers in the limelight that year. sharon engle running for senate in nevada, tripped up when she said this to a group of latino teen agers. >> i don't know that all of you ar
barack obama was supposed to be a one term president. >> liberty, yes. obama care, no. liberty, yes. obama care, no. >> reporter: a primary mission of the tea party, get the government out of people's lives. there was even an african-american led chapter in south-central l.a. complete with a sign at one rally that read tea party supports mlk's dream. >> i see today that fidel castro likes obama care but we don't like obama care. doesn't that kind of tell you something?...
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helps president obama. a long-term problems for the republican party and more of this as we go across the country. essentially an even divide. slightly more democrats than republicans and a third of the state describing themselves as independents. when you ask both candidates because of the latino vote, even republicans, they assume will go blue. iowa could be much more contested battle
helps president obama. a long-term problems for the republican party and more of this as we go across the country. essentially an even divide. slightly more democrats than republicans and a third of the state describing themselves as independents. when you ask both candidates because of the latino vote, even republicans, they assume will go blue. iowa could be much more contested battle
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awe tack barack obama campaigning from a campaign rally. he's at a campaign rally while he's attacking him. i think what he did, the height of being despicable. the president was there, the first few days, went out to new jersey with the give novernor. the mayor thought it would strain resources to have the mayor come to new york. i think he did his job, and everyone knows when you are president of the united states, the presidency moves with the president. he can sit on the airplane, sit on his car, walk off an event stage and do whatever he needs to do to take care of whatever he needs to take care of. and janet napolitano, the homeland security director was actually in staten island today. so they are doing their job. and rudy was so far out of line. >> michael, who is going to win this election? >> barack obama, and he's going to win it because of the last several days. let's put aside what's right or wrong or who is going to solve the problem of getting my power back, but he -- he was a remarkable moment in this campaign for barack oba
awe tack barack obama campaigning from a campaign rally. he's at a campaign rally while he's attacking him. i think what he did, the height of being despicable. the president was there, the first few days, went out to new jersey with the give novernor. the mayor thought it would strain resources to have the mayor come to new york. i think he did his job, and everyone knows when you are president of the united states, the presidency moves with the president. he can sit on the airplane, sit on...
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something president obama campaigned and won re-election on. senator lindsey graham also breaking with norquist says no on higher tax rates, but is open to more tax revenue by limiting deductions. >> i will violate the pledge long story short for the good of the country only if democrats will do entitlement reform. >> another lawmaker who's breaking with the norquist agrees. >> i think everything should be on the table. i myself am opposed to tax increases, i'm not going to prejudge it, we should not be taking iron clad positions. >> late today in the situation room, republican kevin mccarthy, the house majority whip put a fresh spin on what seems to be the talking points. >> if the goal is to raise more revenue, what is the best way to do that? at the same time protecting the economy? if you're able to gain more revenue by closing special loopholes, and limiting them. and keeping the rate down, so you have better ground control. isn't that a better outcome. >> talk of tax deductions and closing loopholes. a big note on raising tax rates. a lot
something president obama campaigned and won re-election on. senator lindsey graham also breaking with norquist says no on higher tax rates, but is open to more tax revenue by limiting deductions. >> i will violate the pledge long story short for the good of the country only if democrats will do entitlement reform. >> another lawmaker who's breaking with the norquist agrees. >> i think everything should be on the table. i myself am opposed to tax increases, i'm not going to...
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is keeping president obama informed of what's taking place. our white house correspondent brianna keilar is at the white house watching all of this unfold. what is the president doing, brianna, about this really dangerous escalation in the region? >> reporter: wolf, officially the white house is condemning the violence. it's urging israel to not have civilian casualties while also walking the line of putting forth its long standing support for israel to defend itself. but behind the scenes there is urgent diplomacy underway. both on the part of president obama and dpoeks here at the white house and also secretary of state hillary clinton. the u.s. obviously doesn't have leverage with hamas, but it does have leverage with some countries that have leverage with hamas. turkey of course, egypt, qatar and because of that president obama today for instance called turkish prime minister to talk about this. two days ago he talked to egyptian president morsi in addition to talking to prime minister netanyahu. and egypt key of course because of its peac
is keeping president obama informed of what's taking place. our white house correspondent brianna keilar is at the white house watching all of this unfold. what is the president doing, brianna, about this really dangerous escalation in the region? >> reporter: wolf, officially the white house is condemning the violence. it's urging israel to not have civilian casualties while also walking the line of putting forth its long standing support for israel to defend itself. but behind the...